Despite once again waking to frost covered windows, it was genuinely hard to leave the Leavenworth State Fishing Lake this morning. If it were spring I could picture myself setting up camp in this spot for days. Waking with a warm cup of coffee, spending … Continue readingDay 7 – Leavenworth Lake to High Plains
Dingo and I woke to frost covered windows after the best camping rest I’ve ever had. This queen sized mattress is a game changer! At first I though it was foggy outside, then I realized that the condensation from our breath had caused all of … Continue readingDay 6 – Lake Ahquabi to Leavenworth State Fishing Lake
What an amazing couple of days! I want to apologize for not writing. The last couple of nights I’ve been camping! Finally, I’m back in nature. Not that the Best Western of Omaha wasn’t swell and all, but I’ve been ready to wake up in … Continue readingDay 5 – Wausau to Lake Ahquabi State Park
Today I drove through four states! I’m pretty sure that’s the largest number of full-sized states I’ve driven through in one day. I’m not counting the micro-states of New England. In New England you can go around the block to get a Dunkin’ Doughnuts coffee … Continue readingDay 4 – Omaha to Wausau
Last night, after a of couple hours driving across Wyoming in absolute darkness, I finally arrived at my all-suites hotel. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Wow, Beth is such a high roller. All suites!? I never knew she was so fancy!” While I appreciate … Continue readingDay 3 – Cheyenne to Omaha
I kicked off day two with a full tank of gas, a complementary hotel breakfast and 520 miles behind me. With my next set of roughly 700 miles in front of me, I figured it was best to hit the road early! Unless you count … Continue readingDay 2 – Elko to Cheyenne
Before I get into my Day One experience, here are some updated pictures of my trailer. She’s coming along! Now, onto today! Day one of my trip was filled with a surprising variety of emotions. There was intrigue, confusion, fear, joy, sadness, and boredom (among … Continue readingDay 1 – SF to Elko
By this time tomorrow my trusty pup and I will be driving across America with a single goal in mind, collect my soon-to-be-named trailer. Right now, she’s like a little baby bird without her feathers. Isn’t she adorable! By Tuesday of next week, she will … Continue readingMy Life In Piles (Plus a Camper Preview)
I can’t believe that in one week from today I’ll be rolling into Wausau Wisconsin and meeting my trailer for the first time! I’m giddy like a schoolgirl! It sort of feels a little like I’m going on a first date. Let me set … Continue readingMy Upcoming Date!
In less than a month I’ll be on my way to Wisconsin to pick up my charming little teardrop trailer! I’m giddy with excitement for both the trip, and to meet my trailer for the first time! This will be our first adventure together and … Continue readingNovember Road Trip re-Planning